Up at the business end, which I've christened Olympia, I'm sure it's a different kettle of fish. Our Canadian compatriot did find himself there on one of the light days and was altogether taken aback at the reception he received after slightly overstanding a mark.
Today was windy again though not as windy for us as the Masters fleet. The Apprentice and Grand Master fleets were held ashore in the morning to try and pre-empt the congestion and delays on the race courses that have been experienced over the last few days.
Nick Walsh is revelling in the breeze and after his 3rd yesterday posted a 5th and 8th today and looks certain to be in the Gold Fleet. Colin Galavan was not quite sure if he's going to make the cut while Ed Rice has been something of a starting pathfinder and carrying three OCS's now looks likely to have to settle for some Argent action. Kevin Currier looks in that silver boat too.
Chris Arrowsmith is holding his own in the Grand Masters and will likely make it into the Gold fleet and the final Hike to Oblivion.
Thomas Chaix continues to post some competitive and tidy scores while Dan O'Connell is steadily making in-roads into the 20's.
Denis O'Sullivan is like a rock-star in these parts and apparently led at the first windward mark yesterday. though other results from Radial world are hard to come by.
On the way to the start today I wondered about the apparent lack of rescue boats on the very large courses. Our beat alone was almost 1nm. Liberally sprinkle some laser fleets in big breeze over an inner and outer trapezoid and suddenly you have very little cover in case something goes wrong for someone. It clicked when I noticed on the horizon the French Air Force out in their helicopters practicing their search and rescue techniques. They are out there every day and every night in this area so we'll all be ok if something goes wrong.
More wind tomorrow. Mon dieu!
A demain
Paul
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